Jesus is smiling. He takes great pleasure in giving me freedom. My life is a gift from God. I didn’t earn …
I want to have a pure heart. If my heart is pure, I will see God. I want a heart …
The good news of Jesus and His Heavenly Father are absolutely complete. I am aware that many want to add …
Hello. Is anybody listening? God is speaking. Jesus has something to say. We are no longer living in “long ago”. …
Jesus is clear that we are to help the poor. We are to give to them directly. I am not …
God cares about me. This is practical talk from Jesus. If God cares for canaries, how much does He care …
I gave her a $20 bill. I owed her $2.32. She gave me my change and I walked away. Later …
God is the author of healing. Now that is some stunning news. That is the good news of the Kingdom …
I have something to shout about. I have family and friends that want the best for me. They really do. …
There are days I just don’t understand what Jesus is doing or saying. I like to think I do. I …
King David knows what it is like to be in some tough places. He spent much of his life in …
Here is the good news! Jesus is the Son of God. Everyone who encounters Him comes away knowing it. It moves …
Jesus wants me to accompany him. Jesus wants me to go where He has gone and is going. Jesus wants …
Jesus challenges me to do the tough thing. There is a narrow way to life. Will I choose it or …
God showed His infinite kindness to me. God sent His Son Jesus to die for me. Surely I can, by …
Jesus wants me to speak strongly. Jesus has a good news message He wants heard and acted on. When I …
The Apostle Peter rightly declares the Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one from God. Anointed to be King in …
I don’t deserve God’s grace. In fact, that is what it means. It is a gift to me from Jesus …
Jesus is completely obedient to the will of His Father. 24/7 it is all about what does God want right …
It is stunning how masterfully our Master Jesus, the Messiah, uses questions (read more here) to teach vital spiritual truths. …
Where is the loyalty? Where is the love? Doesn’t anyone care? God is loyal and God is loving. I can …
Nothing moves me to forgive like the stunning knowledge that I have myself been forgiven. Nothing proves more clearly that I …
In the Bible, courage is also called “good cheer” as in Mark 6:50 when Jesus gave the command to the disciples who …
Here I see the care and compassion of my Master. It appeared somewhat callous to begin with. Lazarus is sick. …
This sad. It breaks God’s heart. There are a lot of people who simply refuse to know God. Despite all …
Is justice a quality displayed in Jesus the Messiah’s life? Absolutely. God is God. God has given Jesus, His Son, the …
I love it that God sent His Son Jesus to bring us good news. God is in a good mood …
Jesus wants me to love. Jesus wants me to do good. Jesus wants me to not expect anything in return …
What does Jesus say? I know what He says. I can read His words. I can study them. I can …
Jesus is my Master. As my Master, Jesus has some commands for me. They are not optional if I follow …
Jesus has just finished talking about not judging and hypocrisy in the Jesus Manifesto. At first sight and hearing, this is …
King David knew that our Master (Lord) is our shepherd. We all love Psalm 23. Jesus is the good shepherd. …
Joy and happiness is essential in the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes (aka The Jesus Manifesto) traditionally use the word “blessed”. …
The five thousand had just been feed. It was a stunning day. God had been shown, through His son Jesus, …
Ultimately, God’s goodness is seen in His plan to redeem me from missing His goal (aka sin). The gospel is …
Jesus is constantly challenging the religious elites and leaders of His time here on earth. He still does today. This …
Obedience is a willingness to submit myself to the will of God and to put it into effect. Scripture emphasizes the …
The joy of deliverance is amazing. When God sets me free, rejoicing is in order. I was tied up missing God’s …
I’m not asking the right question. I’m looking to blame someone. I know this is directed at me. A judging …
It starts with faith. I need to get clear with my faith in Jesus. When peace leaves me, I need to …
I should be patient, even as Jesus is patient. Naturally, in and of myself, I am not. God’s kindness is …
Am I being fickle? Do I get swayed by the next great thing spoken by the new charismatic religious leader …
Κύριε Ἰησοῦ Χριστέ, Υἱέ τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἐλέησόν με τὸν ἁμαρτωλόν Translated: “Master Jesus the Messiah, Son of God, have mercy …
Jesus wants to know. Jesus has a question. What do I make of this? Do I understand? Am I listening? …
Freedom is fought for, not given freely. Freedom must be stood up for. Freedom may send us to jail. Freedom …
Is my heart pure? That is an essential issue to address. Jesus lays it out in His manifesto (Matthew 5 — …
Grace is a gift. God gives me grace when I am humble. There is no peace if I am proud …
Love isn’t about me. Love is about God and Jesus. I don’t know the first thing about love. Anything I …
Jesus get’s constantly criticized by the religious elite of His day. They didn’t like who Jesus was hanging out …
I need forgiveness. I have missed God’s goal for my life (aka sin). I am guilty. God forgives me. Now …
I am called to be faithful and trustworthy. I am challenged by this some days. When I think about it and …
Am I proud of Jesus and His message? Interesting question to consider. Yes, I am. Am I so proud that …
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …
Where is my treasure? What is important to me? Is Jesus my Master? Jesus told us to “store up for …
Pretense is the purposeful deception of others by myself, usually for the sake of my own interest, safety or pride. …
There are a lot of details to life. What to eat. What to wear. Which way to drive to work. …
Now here is some good news. God is going to take care of me. My job is to love God. …
I don’t get it. What is the big deal about Jesus being the lamb of God? They are cute and …
I need wisdom. I need understanding. Wisdom and understanding is a God-given perception. God’s goal for me is to be wise …
Jesus stands firm against evil. Jesus challenges me to do the same. As God’s child, I walk according to this …
Denial is the making of a conscious, informed decision not to accept Jesus as the Messiah or his claims and …
The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving us an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …
I came to Jesus and decided to follow Him at the age of 12. I was immediately baptized in water. …
A crucifixion is a most painful, cruel and protracted form of execution which involved the victim being roped or nailed …
I know what Jesus is saying. I say “is” in the present tense. I hear Him. The questions are these: …
How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. Even in the middle of a …
Can I choose not to go to hell? The punishment of the wicked in hell is as never ending as the …
I desperately need more kindness and compassion in my life. I need to judge less and love more. That is …
Jesus is upset. Jesus is upset with the elite religious leaders of the day. Jesus hasn’t gotten over it. I …
Mercifulness is an attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature of God himself, made manifest in the life …
Is there Good News? There is good news. The Word of God and Jesus offers an understanding of the source, character, …
The Jesus Manifesto continues. It may seem strange that Jesus should pass from peacemaking to persecution, from the work of reconciliation …
According to the Bible, though, hell is just as real as heaven. The Bible clearly and explicitly teaches that hell …
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
Jesus is going to declare something. It is going to be bold. It is being set up by this conversation. …
Jesus is about to wrap His Manifesto. There is one final parable to lay it all out. There is a contrast …
God’s love for humanity. There is good news in that the Word of God and Jesus offers an understanding of the …
God is God. No one else is. God alone is in control. God is Great and God is Good. I …
Friendship is an amazing experience. It also can be a fragile relationship. Am I looking at the good in my …
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …
My role is one of a slave. I am a devoted slave of Jesus, the Messiah. Really? Yes, a slave. …
I want to please God, my heavenly Father. That is my heart’s desire. It takes sacrifice on my part. It …
I know. Obeying runs against the grain of what I want to do. Jesus demands that I am an obedient …
How did Paul see himself? Paul saw himself as a slave of Jesus. This is not a fluke. Paul also …
Am I a master at making myself look good? What Jesus has to say to the religious elites (aka Pharisees) …
I want the joy of the Lord. I want to be more than happy. I want to celebrate God’s victory …
God is good — We see it in his work of creation I have good news. God is God and perfect. …
The Apostle Paul alerts me that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, …
Where is my enthusiasm for God and His marvelous works? Why don’t I shout it out? Do I long for …
Am I wrong to hope? Now this is amazing. I am not disappointed when I hope. In my hope, I …
God’s promises to the meek is good news! Humility is the name of the game. Jesus challenges me to be …
God acts from the highest, purest motives. God expects me to do the same. Humans are satisfied with whatever looks …
Where does love come from? Love comes from the Holy Spirit. It is a gift. It is fruit that grows …
Jesus decides to return to His hometown. When He got there, some men carried a paraplegic on a stretcher and …
There is good news, for all of us. Jesus has a heart for the lost and those who have missed …
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people. It is seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects …
Jesus Questions Jesus has some questions for me. I need to answer them and not ignore Him. It is stunning …
I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about sanctification. Maybe I need …
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …
This is stunning. As disciples of Jesus, we are the chief objects of God’s fatherly love. I become God’s child …
